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Redskins' Gibbs steps down
CNN/SI ^ | Tuesday January 8, 2008

Posted on 01/08/2008 6:17:04 AM PST by PurpleMan

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs resigned as coach and team president of the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, the Associated Press has learned.

A person familiar with Gibbs' decision, speaking on condition of anonymity because the news had not been officially announced, said Gibbs would make his resignation known later Tuesday morning and would discuss it at 3 p.m. news conference.

(Excerpt) Read more at sportsillustrated.cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: coach; joegibbs; nfl; redskins; retirement
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Sad day for pro football and the organization.

A C-L-A-S-S act.

1 posted on 01/08/2008 6:17:05 AM PST by PurpleMan
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To: PurpleMan

Man, as a Skins fans I thought he would go another. Maybe Al Sauders?


2 posted on 01/08/2008 6:18:23 AM PST by Sybeck1 (McCain or Huckabee will never see my support at the ballot box)
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To: PurpleMan

A class act indeed.

I sure hope Dan Snyder managed to lose Steve Spurrier’s number.


3 posted on 01/08/2008 6:19:00 AM PST by mkjessup (Hunter-Bolton '08 !! Patriots who will settle for nothing less than *Victory* in the War on Terror!)
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To: PurpleMan

Good luck getting anybody of Gibb’s stature to work for Snyder’s team.


4 posted on 01/08/2008 6:19:07 AM PST by AU72
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...although a rival,he has always shown class,I prefer to think it was his decision, rather than a force out.
5 posted on 01/08/2008 6:20:38 AM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Sybeck1

Mark my words. Which ever assistant head coach does not get the job will leave for a head job somewhere else


6 posted on 01/08/2008 6:21:00 AM PST by PurpleMan
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I’ve been a Redskins fan since Eddie LeBaron was the starting QB - sorry to see Gibbs go.


7 posted on 01/08/2008 6:22:39 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: Doogle

No way a force out. Even Li’l Danny-boy Snyder is smarter than to do that.


8 posted on 01/08/2008 6:22:55 AM PST by PurpleMan
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To: mainepatsfan; Dysart; Perdogg

ping


9 posted on 01/08/2008 6:23:06 AM PST by stainlessbanner
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To: PurpleMan

I don’t think Gibbs really was planning on staying all that long when he took the job. Look for one of his assistant head coaches to be given the nod as successor — the plan always was to build the system back up, and then turn it over to a younger coach within the system.


10 posted on 01/08/2008 6:23:50 AM PST by kevkrom (All those in favor of Thompson, don't raise your hand.)
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To: PurpleMan

Too bad. I thought he was just one season away from NFC Championship. Don’t blame him though. At his age, he needs a rest.


11 posted on 01/08/2008 6:24:53 AM PST by Old Retired Army Guy (tHE)
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To: PurpleMan

Aw, how sad. Joe Gibbs is awesome:)I think that Greg Williams should get the job.


12 posted on 01/08/2008 6:24:56 AM PST by EdnaMode
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To: stainlessbanner; 4everontheRight; ABG(anybody but Gore); Abbeville Conservative; admiralsn; ...

NFL PING



FReepmail scott says to be added to, or to be taken off the NFL Ping list...


This is a fairly high volume ping list

13 posted on 01/08/2008 6:25:05 AM PST by scott says
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To: PurpleMan
Class Act, indeed. Too bad his owner isn't.

Don't be surprised if Snyder goes for a big splash . . . . . Jimmie Johnson.

14 posted on 01/08/2008 6:25:49 AM PST by TexasNative2000 (Is this tagline governed by McCain-Feingold?)
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To: EdnaMode

That’s my guess as well.


15 posted on 01/08/2008 6:26:08 AM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: PurpleMan

As a Dallas Cowboy fan Gibbs stepping down is great news! I fear him as an opposing coach and have great respect for him. I hope the skins hire .......... Jethro Bodine to replace him.


16 posted on 01/08/2008 6:27:00 AM PST by 728b (Never cry over something that can not cry over you.)
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What is Gibbs' record this season?

Leni

17 posted on 01/08/2008 6:27:06 AM PST by MinuteGal (Three Cheers for the FRed, White and Blue !!!)
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To: PurpleMan

You could see it on Joe’s face at Saturday’s game. I think he was tired.


18 posted on 01/08/2008 6:28:16 AM PST by 4everontheRight ("Boy, those French: They have a different word for everything! "- Steve Martin)
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To: ConorMacNessa

I liked Chris Hamburger “55” great line backer.


19 posted on 01/08/2008 6:28:19 AM PST by edcoil (Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
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To: PurpleMan

Wow. Didn’t see this coming, figured making the playoffs would be something to build upon next year.


20 posted on 01/08/2008 6:29:16 AM PST by Badeye (No thanks, Huck, I'm not whitewashing the fence for you this election cycle)
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